Wildlife Education Programs

We Bring the WILD to You!

Nature on the Geaux brings engaging wildlife education directly to schools, libraries, homeschool groups, camps, museums, parks, and community organizations throughout Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi.

Our traveling programs bring wildlife education to life through live animal ambassadors and engaging, age-appropriate presentations designed to spark curiosity, encourage questions, and help learners build a connection with the natural world.

Pricing

Wildlife Education Program - $175 + applicable travel

Program Includes:

  • 45–60 minute interactive wildlife presentation
    Programs are designed to fit within a typical class period, with additional time for questions and discussion when scheduling allows.

  • 6 live animal ambassadors

  • Up to 40 participants

  • Age-appropriate exploration of animal adaptations, behaviors, habitats, and natural history

  • More time for animal observations, discussion, and questions

  • Additional consecutive Wildlife Education Programs of the same topic — $100 each

Our full Wildlife Education Program provides more time to meet the animals, explore the program topic, and dive deeper into the fascinating world of wildlife.

 

Wildlife Assembly — $300 + applicable travel

60 minutes | 6 animal ambassadors | Large groups of up to 150

Designed for schools and organizations wanting to reach a larger audience in a gym, auditorium, cafeteria, or other large indoor space.

Program Includes:

  • 60-minute interactive wildlife presentation

  • 6 live animal ambassadors selected for visibility and presentation

  • Engaging wildlife education appropriate for a large audience

  • Additional consecutive assembly of the same program — $150

Explore Our Program Topics

Choose from a variety of wildlife topics designed for different ages and interests.

View our Wildlife Education Program Topic Guide here.

Not sure which program or topic is the best fit? Tell us a little about your group and we'll be happy to recommend one.

Special Animal Experiences

Want to make your Wildlife Education Program even more memorable? Add a Special Animal Experience featuring one of our larger animal ambassadors!

Knox — Patagonian Mara
Spend some extra time meeting Knox and learning about this unique South American mammal.

Spike — Sulcata Tortoise Feeding Experience
Meet Spike, our large sulcata tortoise, learn about this incredible species, and enjoy the opportunity to help feed him!

$35 additional per experience

Special Animal Experiences are available for classroom and small-group programs with up to 40 participants and allow extra time to meet and learn about these unique ambassadors.

Availability is subject to animal health, comfort, program location, and other considerations.

Important Program Information

Programs are adapted for the age and needs of each group.

For the comfort and safety of our animal ambassadors, live animal portions of programs must be held indoors when temperatures are above 90°F or below 65°F.

Animal substitutions may occasionally be necessary based on animal health, behavior, or availability.

Travel fees may apply depending on location.

Ready to Bring the WILD to Your Group?

Start planning your Wildlife Education Program today! Fill out our program request form, and we'll be in touch to confirm availability and help plan the perfect experience for your group.

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Travel Fees

Nature on the Geaux is based in Slidell, Louisiana and travels throughout Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi.

Travel within 40 miles of Slidell is included in the program price.

For locations beyond 40 miles, the following travel fees apply:

  • 0–40 miles: Included

  • 41–60 miles: $25

  • 61–80 miles: $50

  • 81+ miles: Contact us for a travel quote

Travel distance is calculated one way from Slidell to the program location. Any applicable travel fee will be confirmed before booking.

Questions? Contact Tanee at natureonthegeaux@gmail.com